Living things in the school and at home for Primary 1

Class: Primary One
Term: First Term
Subject: Basic Science and Technology
Curriculum Theme: Basic Science
Previous Lesson:
Topic: Living Things
Content/Learning Area: Meaning of Living Things, Living Things in the School, Living things at Home, Understanding Ourselves as living Things
Time Allocation: 40 minutes

Performance Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

• Cognitive Domain:

1. Define living things.
2.Identify characteristics of living things.
3. List examples of living things found in the school and home.
4. Explain why humans are considered living things.

• Affective Domain:

1. Show interest in learning about living things.
2. Appreciate the diversity of living things.

• Psychomotor Domain:

1. Participate actively in class discussions.
2. Observe and identify living things in their surroundings.

• Social Domain:

1. Work cooperatively with peers.
2. Share their observations and ideas.

Reference Materials

• 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Abuja Educational Resource Center Scheme of Work
• NAPPS National Unified Scheme of work
• Online Data
• Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

to deliver this lesson, the teacher will use the following materials:

• whiteboard or chart paper
• markers
• Pictures of living things
• Real-life examples of living things (plants, insects, etc.)

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is crucial for building a foundational understanding of living things. It helps pupils appreciate the natural world and their place within it, fostering curiosity and respect for the environment.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowlege

Pupils have likely encountered various living things in their daily lives, such as plants, animals, and people.

Lesson Content

Meaning of Living Things

Living things are organisms that possess life. They exhibit several key characteristics, including:

The following are key characteristics of living things:

1. Movement and Growth: living things move and grow, changing over time.
2. Eating and Drinking: They need food and water to survive.
3. Feeling and Responding: They sense their environment and react to it.
4. Having Babies: They reproduce to create more of their kind.
5. Respiration: Living things release energy from food. Many use oxygen; green plants also exchange carbon dioxide and oxygen during photosynthesis.
6. Excretion: They get rid of waste products.
7. adaptation: They adjust to their environment.

Living Things in the School

Our school is full of living things! We can find them in various places.

Examples are:

1. Playground: Children, insects, birds, butterflies, worms.
2. Classroom: Students, teachers, plants, spiders.
3. Cafeteria: People, ants, flies, cockroaches.
4. School Garden: Flowers, trees, snails, grasshoppers.
5. School Field: Grass, earthworms, lizards, rodents.

Living Things at Home

Our homes also have many living things.

These include:

1. Kitchen: Plants, pets, insects, rodents.
2. Bedroom: Family members, pets, spiders.
3. Garden: Plants, butterflies, birds, earthworms.
4. Living room: Family members, pets, houseplants, ants.
5. Bathroom: Family members, small insects.

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson,‌ ⁤the teacher will⁤ adopt⁤ the following methods: Discussion, question and answer, Observation, Use of pictures and real-life examples.

Instructional Procedures

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: Asks pupils what they think a living thing is.Shows pictures of living and non-living things.Pupils’ Activity: Respond to questions, identify living and non-living things.

Step 2: Description of key Concepts

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Explains the characteristics of living things (movement, growth, eating, drinking, feeling, reproduction, breathing).
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively, ask clarifying questions.

Step 3: Presentation/Guided Practice

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: Shows examples of living things and discusses their characteristics.
pupils’ Activity: Observe, participate in discussions.

Step 4: Independent Practice

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Guided Practice
Teacher’s Activity: Asks pupils to identify living things in the classroom.
Pupils’ Activity: Identify living things.

Step 5: Note-Taking

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Note-Taking
Teacher’s Activity: Guides pupils in taking notes on the key characteristics of living things.
pupils’ Activity: Take notes.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Asks questions to assess pupils’ understanding.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer questions.

Objective-aligned checks:

1. Define living things.
2. Identify characteristics of living things.
3. List examples of living things found in the school and home.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Closure
Teacher’s Activity: Summarizes the lesson and previews the next topic.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen and ask any remaining questions.

Lesson Keywords

• Living Things – Organisms that possess life and exhibit characteristics like movement,growth,and reproduction.
• Movement – The ability of living things to change position or location.
• Growth – the process of increasing in size and complexity.
• Reproduction – the process by which living things create new organisms.
• Breathing – The process of taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide.
• Environment – The surroundings or conditions in which a living thing exists.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

1. Define what living things are.
2. List three characteristics of living things.
3. Give examples of living things found in the school.
4. give examples of living things found at home.
5. Explain why humans are considered living things.

Assignment/Homework

1. List five living things you can find in your compound.
2. Draw a picture of your favorite living thing and label its parts.
3. Write a short paragraph explaining why it is important to take care of living things.

Differentiation

• For slower learners: Provide simplified explanations and more visual aids. Pair them with stronger learners for peer support.
• For advanced learners: Encourage them to research different types of living things and their habitats. Assign them to lead group discussions.
• For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use pictures, videos, and hands-on activities to cater to different learning styles. Incorporate movement and role-playing activities.

Note for Teachers

Ensure to use real-life examples and visual aids to make the lesson engaging and relatable for the pupils. Encourage active participation and create a supportive learning environment.